Our 17th move is upon us, and our 29th anniversary isn't even here yet!
Michael has always tolerated my love for all of God's creatures and we both love the outdoors. We've been dreaming of our own land for years. With his approaching retirement (10-15 years) he's been looking at ranches thinking it'll keep us active and somewhere he gets the idea I'm going to make money selling eggs and goat cheese... That part is not happening.
He finally found an east Texas ranch that has a small 5 acre stocked fishing pond, improved cross-fenced pastures, 70 acres of wild area for horseback riding, wildlife observation, hog hunting, and whatever else the eventual grandkids can dream up, as well as a great ranch home surrounded by a blank canvas yard for us to work with!
It's our own 150+ acres of pure country with a grocery store not 5 miles down the road in Pittsburg (without the "h"), a town of just over 4,500 people and a hospital ;)
We're very excited about this new adventure! So much to learn, decisions to make, things to do! Did I mention we're both city born and raised? Ha! Yes, we are so this should be a lot of fun! We know practically nothing but are looking forward to every minute of it!!!
Follow along as we venture into the next season of our lives!
Letha, this is Jackie Wilkins. I am so excited for you. You'll have a place for all of your beloved pets. How wonderful for you and Michael. It looks like the perfect place. I'll keep up on your blogs.
ReplyDeleteAw, Jackie! I'd been wondering where you had gotten off to! Thanks, we're very excited about learning the ranching life. I just know the pups are going to love it out there! And, our chickens too! I've already added to the flock!
DeleteHow AWESOME Letha!!! I couldn't be happier for you guys! When you get country livin' mastered, I want to come for a visit !
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Melonie Shandy
Thank you, Melonie! We're very excited and looking forward to the adventure. Not sure about mastering it because I still haven't got city life figured out! Consider this your invitation so I expect you!! :)
DeleteLove ya back!
Congrats girl! You are living my dream! I'll have to live vicariously through you! Please keep me posted.
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Shannon
Thank you, my sweet friend!!! Maybe you'll be more inspired to make it to Texas ;) Just a couple hours further east... I hope to keep this blog active with all of our adventures, even the embarrassing ones :)
DeleteIf you wanna join me there's plenty of room!! Love you just as much, if not more!! <3
What would life have been like if I moved to Texas with you guys? Maybe I'd be living my ranch dream?
DeleteDave's brother lives in Texas hopefully we'll get out there soon.
Pretty crazy I'm sure!
DeleteWhere does his brother live? Warning: you may not want to leave!
Love you sweet friend!
Pretty crazy I'm sure!
DeleteWhere does his brother live? Warning: you may not want to leave!
Love you sweet friend!
I'm so happy for you guys, and just know that you've found your forever home! It looks beautiful, and tell Michael he did a great job finding this piece of paradise for y'all! Seriously coming out there to see you! Love you Sister!! <3
ReplyDeleteWe plan to retire here so I hope so! He did. We came out thinking one or both of us would have issues with it but it's just what we wanted. Things moved along so fast I think we're still trying to realize it's ours :) I'll expect you, SiS! <3
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